Utrecht vs De Graafschap
Utrecht sit 5th in the Eredivisie table but still has a slight chance of claiming one of three Champions Leauge spots as we enter the last three rounds of the Dutch top division. They also need to be a bit careful of the chasing pack lead by Vitesse in 8th, 6 points behind. The most likely scenario is that they will have to settle for a Europa League spot, but their form is excellent at the moment and they won’t give up without a fight. They are undefeated in seven games in all competitions and have won nine of their 15 home games this season, losing only to top teams PSV Eindhoven and Feyenoord. Tonight they take on 17th placed De Graafschap who have a fight for survival on their hands. The home side have done very well in this fixture historically, winning 14 and drawing five in the last 19 outings between the two. Even though they have a Cup final to play on Sunday Utrecht boss Erik Ten Hag says his team is definitely going for three points tonight.
Team news: Chris Kum returns from suspension but the game comes too early for Robbin Ruiter so Filip Bednarek is likely to continue in goal.
De Graafschap were promoted from Eerste Divisie last season but have really struggled to find their way in the top tier. They are at risk of going straight down again and it’s especially their away form that has really let them down this season. In 17 away games, they have only picked up a single win and five points in total, worst of any team in the league.
Team news: Coach Jan Vreman hasn’t been happy with the effort of a couple of his players lately and will let Youssef El Jebli and Karim Tarfi start on the bench. Quality wise that further weakens the team and we believe they will have their work cut out for them tonight.
Date & Time: 20 Apr 2016 – 18.30 CET
League: Eredivisie (Netherlands)
Match: Utrecht – De Graafschap
Pick: Utrecht Asian Hcp -1
Highest Odds: 1.85 @ bet365
Stake: 10 EUR
Rating: 2/5
Result: 0-2, bet lost.